Vilnus Shield-Phyto: Plant Extract Film-Forming Teat Dip for Natural Fly Repellence

Plant Extracts in Teat Dip Formulation

Vilnus Shield-Phyto is a film-forming post-milking teat dip that incorporates plant-derived extracts alongside the standard porphyrin film-forming system. The plant extract component serves a dual purpose: it contributes antimicrobial activity and provides natural fly-repellent properties that are particularly valuable in warm climates and during warmer months.

Flies are a recognized vector for teat-end contamination and mastitis pathogen transmission on dairy farms. During summer in North African, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian markets, fly pressure can be severe enough to compromise teat hygiene even on well-managed farms. A post-milking dip that simultaneously disinfects the teat and repels flies during the inter-milking period addresses both risks with a single application.

Film-Forming Protection

Like all Vilnus Shield products, Shield-Phyto forms a durable adherent film on the teat skin after the liquid carrier evaporates. This film:

• Provides a physical barrier at the teat canal opening
• Maintains residual antimicrobial activity at the teat end
• Delivers ongoing fly-repellent vapor from plant extract components for several hours

Teat skin conditioning is supported by the glycerin and emollient components included in the Shield formulation.

Climate and Seasonal Suitability

Vilnus Shield-Phyto is especially well-suited to:

• Warm-climate markets (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan) where fly season extends through much of the year
• Summer switching in temperate climates where operations use a standard post-milking dip for most of the year and switch to Shield-Phyto during high fly-pressure months
• Outdoor or semi-open housing where fly exposure is higher than in enclosed barn systems

Comparing the Shield Range

The three Shield variants share the same film-forming base but differ in their active and secondary components:

• Shield-IO: porphyrin + iodine, standard broad-spectrum Shield
• Shield-PP: porphyrin-based, iodine-free option
• Shield-Phyto: porphyrin + plant extracts with fly-repellent activity

For farms dealing with both mastitis pressure and summer fly challenge, Shield-Phyto is the logical single product to address both. Request a quote for Shield-Phyto pricing and documentation.